BPCG-171 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU BPCG-171 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
Structured previous year question paper for BPCG-171, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONOURS) PSYCHOLOGY /
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK
(BAPCH/BFSW)
Term-End Examination
June, 2025
BPCG-171 : GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt any five questions, selecting at
least two from each Section. Answer each
question in about 400 words. All
questions carry equal marks.
Section-A
Q1.Describe the stages of Perception. Explain various laws of organization.
Q2.Describe various theories of motivation.
Q3.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) Neurons and its classification
(b) Classical conditioning
Q4.Describe the types, components and functions of emotions.
Section-B
Q5.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) Nature vs. Nurture debate in individual differences
(b) Assessment of intelligence
Q6.Explain the psychoanalytic theories of personality.
Q7.Define human development. Discuss the major issues in the study of human development and describe the various periods of development.
Q8.Describe Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development.